Balloon Angioplasty at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Balloon Angioplasty? Balloon angioplasty is a procedure performed by cardiologists to help open narrowings in the coronary arteries. This procedure requires cardiac catheterization and involves passing a catheter with a balloon into the artery. The balloon is then blown up in the artery to eliminate the narrow area.

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